A Death In The Family

Lyrics

[Verse 1] The reason why I've called us all together Is to share with you some heartbreaking news You see there's been a death in the family And as relatives I thought it best you knew [Verse 2] By now you've noticed Betty's not here with me And Betty won't be joining us tonight I said there's been a death in the family It's Betty's precious love for me that's died [Chorus] After all the many years that I've loved her She says she thinks it's best we live apart Really there's been two deaths in the family Betty's love for me and my poor heart [Verse 3] You'll all miss her at our family reunions And you'll miss her smiling face at Christmas time But think of me and all the years I've loved her And pray to God that I don't lose my mind [Chorus] Oh Lord there's been a death in the family All I ever loved just fell apart Really there's been two deaths in the family Betty's love for me and my poor heart Oh Lord there's been a death in the family